What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Technician - Fiber Technology Center position at Valmet Inc.?
Our Fiber Technology Center in Bedford, New Hampshire is looking for new talent!
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The Process Technician will play a crucial role in our Valmet Fiber Technology Center as you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing processes within the paper manufacturing and pulp fiber technology domain. You will conduct research, collect, and analyze data, and provide insights to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability in pulp and paper production. This role requires a strong understanding of pulp and paper manufacturing processes, analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. It is a hands-on, mechanically oriented job that regularly requires moderate to heavy lifting.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for but not limited to the following tasks:
- Perform various Fiber & Pulp analyses per industry standards and at times creatively adjust protocols when needed to meet test requests.
- Report test results and coordinate with our other Valmet laboratory facilities to ensure that the performed analyses align with corporate standards.
- Price jobs & work with customer service for quotes and orders.
- Keep logs for all jobs and equipment in the facility.
- Request equipment quotes from suppliers and submit new investment needs.
- Work with the purchasing team to replenish material levels.
- Coordinate required yearly service and calibration of equipment.
- Perform ongoing maintenance (filter changes and small equipment repairs).
- Train new field personnel on basic lab analyses.
- Direct hourly employee.
- Process support for field and product teams.
Expectations
The successful candidate must be self-driven, detailed oriented, well organized, and patient since many of the tasks are repetitive.
Preferably, but not necessary, you will have an Associates or Technical degree, or a related field combined with strong knowledge of pulp and paper manufacturing processes and technologies. A combination of relevant schooling with hands on work experience could also be considered.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team with different internal departments and independently with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Previous experience in a similar role within a paper or pulp fiber technology center is preferred.
We Offer
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company 401k with company match as well as company-funded pension.
Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Additional Information
Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.
To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.
Where everything works together
When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
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